Agenda: Civil Service Board - May 18, 2021
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
10:00 AM
Commission Chambers
Civil Service Board
Troy Sutton, Chairperson
Rafael Cabrera, Board Member
Rodrigo Jimenez, Board Member
Ulysses Garcia, Board Member
Travis J. Lindsey, Board Member
Pledge of Allegiance
Adoption of Agenda
ELECTION OF CHIEF EXAMINER
A. Approving of the Minutes
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A.1
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Civil Service Board - Regular Meeting - May 4, 2021 10:00 AM
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B. Personnel Matters
C. Military Leaves of Absence
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C.1
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Alejandro Cuervo, Fire Lieutenant, requests Active Duty Military Leave without pay effective March 13, 2021 through April 13, 2021, and an extension from April 14, 2021 through September 30, 2021. Copies of Orders Submitted. (DISCUSSION)
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C.2
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Felix Feliciano, Firefighter, requests extension of Active Duty Military Leave without pay through July 12, 2021. Records reflect his original request for Military Leave was through June 12, 2021. Copy of Orders extending leave submitted. (DISCUSSION)
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C.3
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Angelo Viniegra, Firefighter, requests re-employment as a Firefighter following his return from Military Leave. Copy of memorandum from the Air Force submitted. (DISCUSSION)
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D. Disciplinary Matters
E. General Items
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E.1
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Copy of a Request to continue from Adanna Ferguson, Assistant City Attorney, concerning the Appeal hearing of Edwin Gomez, Police Sergeant, relative to a 160-hour suspension, effective February 24, 2020 (CSB#20-04D). Attorney William Amlong, The Amlong Firm, expressed no objection to the request. (DISCUSSION)
Hearing of Appeal is scheduled for today.
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E.2
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Request to Appear from Osnat K. Rind, Attorney, on behalf Anthony Irizarry, Heavy Equipment Mechanic Helper, pursuant to Civil Service Board Rule 2.7- Appearance Before the Board; under Section 36(f) of the City's Charter and Section 40-122 of the City's Ordinances (Civil Service Rule 14) in reference to his termination, effective April 19, 2021. (DISCUSSION)
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E.3
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Copy of a Settlement between the City of Miami and Desiree Farrell, Emergency Dispatcher Supervisor, concerning her Appeal hearing, relative to a 16-hour suspension, effective August 11, 2020 (CSB #20-08D). (NOTIFICATION)
Hearing Appeal is scheduled for today.
Hearing of Appeal will be closed and removed from the Board's docket.
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F. Reports
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F.1
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Hearings Pending List as of May 18, 2021. (NOTIFICATION)
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G. Requests for Hearings
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G.1
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Copy of a request for an Investigation hearing from Osnat K. Rind, Attorney, on behalf of Jorge Torres, Ryan Martinez, Domingo Gimenez, Luis Albo and Luwiz Leiva, pursuant to Civil Service Rule 16.2- Complaint by Employee, Abuse of Power of Nelso Garcia, Superintendent of Property Maintenance in GSA, and Civil Service Rule 14.2 (h), (I), (k), and (r). (DISCUSSION)
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Copy of a request for a Grievance hearing from Osnat K. Rind, Attorney, on behalf of Lizeth Pita, Administrative Aide I, pursuant Civil Service Rule 16.2- Complaint by Employee, alleging abuse of power against Anna McKnight, Administrative Assistant III, Department of Code Compliance and Civil Service Rule 14.2- (h), (i), (k) and (r). (DISCUSSION)
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H. Today's Hearings
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H.1
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Hearing Appeal on behalf of Zulema Melancon, Police Sergeant concerning her 20-hour suspension, effective July 25, 2020.
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H.2
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Hearing Appeal on behalf of Desiree Farrell, Emergency Dispatcher Supervisor, concerning her 16-hour suspension, effective August 11, 2020.
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H.3
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Hearing Appeal on behalf of Edwin Gomez, Police Sergeant concerning his 160-hour suspension, effective February 24, 2020.
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